Pikeville College - Academic Affairs - Division of Business and Economics

 
 

Why Should I Major In Business?

Majoring in business at Pikeville College is a challenging experience, one that prepares students to compete effectively in today’s fast paced world. Modern society demands liberally educated business leaders who work in firms, government agencies and non-profit organizations. They are entrusted with managing the financial, material and human resources of their organizations so as to produce the maximum benefits for their investors, employees and society as a whole. Studies in this area focus on those areas of human knowledge that deal with the operation of modern business enterprises and other organizations. What is sought among prospective employees is the development of certain skills and abilities that can be developed not only through an academic major but through courses taken as part of one’s general education, and through internships, directed studies, tutorials, seminars, study abroad, work-study and summer employment and volunteer experiences.

What can I do with a business degree from Pikeville College?

The goal of the business program at Pikeville College is to provide students with a real-life business background as well as a firm foundation in the liberal arts. Emphasis is also placed on improving the student’s interpersonal skills, developing their analytical abilities and increasing their understanding of ethics in the business environment. It is somewhat common for business graduates to embark on postgraduate degrees. Many who enter the workforce immediately after graduating choose work related to their degree. However, the leadership/management skills, communication/writing skills, research/analytical skills and technical/computer skills in particular, are often highly regarded by many other employers.

Business Careers*:

  • Accountant
  • Attorney
  • CEO
  • City Manager
  • Computer Programmer
  • Controller
  • Entrepreneur
  • Financial Planner
  • Insurance Agent
  • Loan Officer
  • Marketing Director
  • MIS Analyst/Planner
  • Professor/Teacher
  • Retail Manager
  • Sales Representative

*Some of these careers require additional education or experience.

Business at Pikeville College

The Division of Business and Economics offers programs designed to provide basic competencies in and understandings of the practices of business, economics and accounting and their impact on society. Programs leading to associate and baccalaureate degrees designed to prepare students for careers in various fields of business are offered.

The Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree candidates must fulfill General Studies and Business Core requirements as well as emphasis in one of the following:

  • Accounting
  • Management
  • Management Information Systems (MIS)

Business Degree Options

Associate of Science (A.S.) with emphasis in:

  • Accounting
  • Management
  • Management Information Systems (MIS)

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) with emphasis in:

  • Accounting
  • Management
  • Management Information Systems (MIS)

Business Faculty

Pamela L. Gilliam
Gene A. Lovel
Brenda K. Maynard
Kossuth M. Mitchell
Howard V. Roberts
Lois M. Rogers

Click here to learn more about the Pikeville College business program.